EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide, Page 9 A photo is worth a thousand words... A photo is worth a thousand words... 494 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal ~ 1-902-532-7850 1-877-536-0403 www.queenanneinn.ns.ca OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER. Reservations highly recommended! TEL: (902) 532-1251 235 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal www.restaurantcompose.com We offer a variety of fresh seafood & lobster specials based on traditional EUROPEAN CUISINE. Enjoy the incredible water view! Have an unforgettable experience on our deck! We offer a variety of fresh seafood & lobster specials based on traditional EUROPEAN CUISINE. Enjoy the incredible water view! Have an unforgettable experience on our deck! 2:00 at the LIGHTHOUSE MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 2:00 at the LIGHTHOUSE MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 2:00 at the LIGHTHOUSE TUESDAY & FRIDAY 2:00 at the LIGHTHOUSE TUESDAY & FRIDAY THE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION OF ANNAPOLIS ROYAL’S HISTORIC WALKING TOURS TM Home Owners helping homeowners 132 St. Anthony Street, Annapolis Royal 902-532-7080 MORE EVENTS (p. 18 & 19) calendar. Come clap your hands, tap your feet and enjoy the fine singers and musicians in this special traditional musical series to commemorateCanada150. PARKS DAY WEEKEND July 15 - 16 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Relax, take part in celebratory interpretive programs at Fort Anne or play Edwardian Croquet. Enjoy guided grounds tours (English at 10 a.m., French at 2 p.m. daily) and a unique behind the scenes “white gloves tour” of the museum. (Bilingual tours - 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily.) Guided tours are ticketed events.www.pc.gc.ca/fortanne ANNAPOLIS RIVER FESTIVAL July15 This day-long event at Jubilee Park in nearby Bridgetown celebrates the historical, cultural, environmental and recreational values of the Annapolis River, in support of the non-profit Clean Annapolis River Project to enhance the ecological health of the river and its surrounding watershed. Enjoy day-long dragon boat races, guided tours of the Annapolis River, canoe races, sprints, canoe obstacle course, portage + paddle, live music, children's games, touch tank and a food and beverage tent. Learn knot tying, tea making, basket weaving and more at the “Skill Sharing Expo”. For details see CARP's Annapolis River Festival page on Facebook or https://www.annapolisriver.ca/anna polis-river-festival FLOWER SHOW & DESSERT TEA July 15 Champlain Garden Club’s annual show at the Legion, 2-5 p.m. (Tasty tea, sandwiches and sweets ‘til 4 p.m.) $7 entry. 902-532-0834. HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR & THE DAY AFTER July8-9(10a.m.-4p.m.) Visit the Historic Gardens and special private gardens and houses in and around Annapolis Royal, July 8. Explore other aspects of the community with a series of Sunday activities on July 9. 902-532-7018, www.ExploreOurGardens.com RAVEN HAVEN FAMILY FUN DAY July8(1-5p.m.) Play on the beach! The 22nd Anniversary of Raven Haven’s Family Fun Day offers an afternoon of fun including carnival games, BBQ, live music and entertainment for all ages. Lifeguardon duty.Take Exit 22 off Hwy 101, follow Rt 8 towards South Milford, then turn rightontoVirginiaRd.,and headfor SandyBottomLake.902-665-3022, nchisholm@annapoliscounty.ca www.AnnapolisCounty.ca MI’KMAW CULTURE DAY AT PORT ROYAL NHS July9 (1-4p.m.) Experience the history and traditions of the Mi’kmaq, a culture that has been here for thousands of years. Sing a Mi’kmaw song, accompany the song with a drum, participate in the ancient game of “waltes” and interact with the Mi’kmaw craftspeople. Through demos, singing and drumming, you will gain an appreciation for the unique culture of the first people of thisland.902-532-2898 MUSIC AT PORT-ROYAL July13,27&Aug. 10 (1-3p.m.) If you like traditional music, mark Thursdays at Port-Royal National Historic Site on your CANADA 150 POOLFEST July 17 - 22 Enjoy six days full of Canada 150 fun activities at the Annapolis RoyalPool.www.annapolispool.ca BANDFEST 2017 July 21 - 23 The 22nd annual Bandfest will welcome community bands from across Nova Scotia and beyond for a weekend of learning and performing. Enjoy music, fun and children’s activities at the Historic Gardens plus a Massed Band Concert on Sunday from 2 - 4 p.m. at Fort Anne. Bring a picnic lunch and a lawnchairor blanket.902-532-8148 VICTORIAN CRICKET MATCHES July29&30(1-4p.m.) Fort Anne will host the 5th Annual Cricket Tournament. The crack of willow on leather will once again be heard in theAncient Home of Cricket in Nova Scotia. The matches, complete with a traditional players’ tea break between innings, will be contested wearing 1890’s uniforms. Cheer your favouriteteam!902-532-2397. www.pc.gc.ca/fortanne CONSTRUCTION TRADITIONS July30 (1-4p.m.) Interact with craftspeople who will share their skill and knowledge of some of the traditional techniques used to reconstruct the Port-Royal Habitation. Enjoy demos in hewing timbers, making shingles and handles for tools, turning wood and blacksmithing. You will appreciate the architecture of this unique structure.902-532-2898.